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Category: How-to Guide

bus sitting on street in downtown detroit
Posted inNews

Detroit by DDOT! Hop on the bus to explore the city — and its transit system

Avatar photoAvatar photo by Sarah Alvarez and Kate Abbey-Lambertz October 27, 2022October 26, 2022

Despite the Motor City moniker, owning a car isn’t a given in Detroit, where an estimated one in five households don’t own a vehicle. That makes public transit essential — as well as a core service for a thriving city. 

voter guide research candidates
Posted inElections

Get to know the candidates: How to research the people on your ballot

by Dan Ignacio, Detroit Documenter and Kayleigh Lickliter, Detroit Documenter July 8, 2022September 12, 2022
A couple of mattresses lying in a Midtown alley off Second Street near Honest John’s; the spot is between two empty lots. Photo credit: Miriam Marini
Posted inDetour

The 411 on illegal dumping in Detroit — and how to avoid doing it by mistake

Avatar photo by Miriam Marini June 22, 2022September 15, 2022
yellow background with graphic illustrations of houses for outlier media land contract guide for detroit
Posted inHow-to Guide

How to buy a house on a land contract in Detroit

by Allie Gross May 25, 2022July 11, 2022
Posted inThe Dig

How to start a block club in Detroit

Leah Olajide headshotAvatar photo by Leah Olajide and Lynelle Herndon March 16, 2022September 15, 2022
Posted inDetroit

How to read your Detroit water bill

Avatar photo by Noah Kincade February 23, 2022September 15, 2022
Posted inThe Dig

How to buy a house in cash

Avatar photo by Aaron Mondry and Keena Neal January 5, 2022July 11, 2022
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